Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2009 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 vs Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2009 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 50 hp, the Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2009 has a 25-hp advantage over the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004's 25-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2009 is rated for 5 passengers, while the Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 caps at 4. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2009 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Alumacraft Classic 165 Tiller 2009 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 5 passengers and at 16,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Alumacraft 1442 LW 2004 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 4 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
MakeAlumacraft
MakeAlumacraft
Model1442 LW
ModelClassic 165 Tiller
Model Year2004
Model Year2009
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam62 in
Beam82 in. (2.1 m)
Beam - Meters1.57
Beam - Meters2.08
Beam - Inches62
Beam - Inches82
Weight - Detail200 lbs
Weight - Detail805 lbs. (365 kg)
Weight - kg90.72
Weight - kg365.14
Weight - lbs.2
Weight - lbs.805
Height - Detail20 in
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.51
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches2
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in
Height [transom]20 in. (0.51 m)
Length overall - Detail14 ft
Length overall - Detail16 ft. 5 in. (5 m)
Length overall - Meters4.27
Length overall - Meters5
Length overall - Inches168
Length overall - Inches197
Depth - Detailnot available
Depth - DetailMaximum: 35 in. (0.89 m) To Floor: 21 in. (0.53 m)
Depth - Centimetersnot available
Depth - Centimeters88.9
Depth - Inchesnot available
Depth - Inches35
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail82 in. (2.1 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5
Length - Feetnot available
Length - Feet16
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches5
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialAluminum
Hull thicknessnot available
Hull thicknessBottom: 0.080 in. (2 mm)
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine max25 hp w/Tiller Steering
Engine max50 hp (37 kW)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail20 gal. (76 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters75.71
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal2
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeGas
Drive typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Operational Info
Maximum people4 persons
Maximum people5
Maximum capacitynot available
Maximum capacity1,295 lbs. (587 kg)